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Cannabis Strain Review: Burmese Kush

a.k.a. buku
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 50% Hybrid
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Ascendant
60%
Buzzy Euphoria
60%
Thoughtful
50%
Happy
20%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
60%
Sedated
40%

Burmese Kush has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 50% Hybrid.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Ascendant, Buzzy Euphoria, Thoughtful and Happy effects of Burmese Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Burmese Kush has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Insomnia and Nausea.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Burmese Kush's primary terpenes are Limonene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Burmese Kush that includes: Earthy, Flowery, Pungent and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Aroma... Burmese Kush has an aroma profile of Citrus, Kushy and Lemon.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18%
CBD
0.18 - 0.51%
CBN
0.01%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Burmese Kush presents Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 18%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
End of September/October Short Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks Short 400g/m

The difficulty to grow Burmese Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of 400g/m in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Burmese Kush should harvest around End of September/October you can expect short height and medium yield.

Burmese Kush shares genetics with Unknown strain and OG Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Burmese Kush. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Burmese Kushat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain